Synergy


Some months ago I upgraded my analog system extensively. My salesman recommended the Hana ML cartridge which I know is very highly thought of. I had been using the Clearaudio Virtuoso cartridge which I accidentally destroyed, I sent the Virtuoso out to be retipped by SoundSmith and when I got it back tried to sell it on Audiogon and eBay. I couldn’t give it away at a ridiculous low price so I kept it. I used the Hana in my new system for months and was relatively happy until I realized I wasn’t getting great sound compared to my digital side.
So I got the bright idea of switching back to the Clearaudio Virtuoso. Voila, the system came to life after break in like never before. 
Just shows how components are synergy related.

 

 

 

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Ummm… that was sincerely meant as a compliment to Pindac, Mijo, assuming you’re referring to my most recent post.

Pindac is a hero and lifelong learner

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A wise man said to me…. picking distortions you like is …..

My own system has been unchanging for quite a few years, there is a lot going on within it that justifies this. Nearly every purchase made now is of a Bespoke Produced device, the only unchanged Item that is a Brand is a PW Transport, other Brands are modified and much used is commission built.  

In the past year+ the system has commenced to be packed away, in preparation for a substantial revamp of the home. All Packs are in the listening room, so it is not quite the same space I designed, but CD at present can still be used.

I am now toying with not buying in Temporary Accommodation but putting something together that meets the needs, with the intention this will become the listening space for my main system and something less intrusive is used in the house. There is a lot of materials available to me for free or Transport Cost only to help with this as a plan.

Most of my musical encounters are now had within the homes of others, and most get togethers do have a theme and agenda, for a proportion of the time allocation, with about 25% being solely for musical encounters or new musical encounters.